Older Americans Act Is Worth Celebrating

Older Americans Act is worth celebrating

July 14 marks the 60th anniversary of the national Older Americans Act (OAA). Five national organizations championing the cause of the older population have come together to declare July 14 a Day of Action and awareness of the tremendous impact…

Healthcare Rollbacks Will Hurt Many Older Americans: KFF

Cuts and changes coming to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) programs as a result of the 2025 budget reconciliation legislation, signed into law on July 4, will likely have big implications for Americans age 50-plus. This caution was shared during a July 9 briefing by leaders of KFF (formerly Kaiser Family Foundation), an independent nonprofit focused on health-policy research. The briefing focused on what the new law, dubbed the “One Big B…

AARP Releases 2025 Vital Voices Study Highlighting Needs and Concerns of Older Michigan Residents, Survey Results to Guide Future Advocacy and Policy Efforts – The Courier News

Photo credit: Kampus Production on Pexels Lansing, Mich.— AARP Michigan recently released findings from its 2025 Vital Voices survey, offering a comprehensive look at the top priorities, concerns and experiences of Michiganders age 45 and older. The research highlights key issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities—providing critical insights that will shape AARP’s advocacy work across the state. The Vital